RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 288, 4 December 1929, Page 3

RANGITIKEI

MARTON CRICKET Broadway’s team against Junction and Marton this afternoon is: Duncan, Gee, Low, Mcßeth, Innes, Wotten, Parkes, Sutcliffe, Denhow, Robson, Lyon; reserves, Thomas and Gould. BOWLING. The following players will represent Alarton in a match for the Harford “Tikis” against Bulls on the Alarton green this afternoon: Marr, Gome, Purnell, Duncan. An inter-club team against Bulls will be selected on the ground. THE LATE AIR A. H. BILL At the monthly meeting of St. Stephen’s Vestry, it was announced that the total sum received to date for the purpose of erecting a memorial to the late Air A. H. Bill amounted to £lOB. MARTON DISTRICT A. AND P. SHOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION Teachers for all public schools in the Rangitikei, Oroua, Kiwitea and Alanawatu Counties are reminded that entries for all classes in the public schools’ division at tho Alarton District A. and P. Association’s annual show ( which will be held on the Alarton Park on Wednesday, February 26, 1930) close on Friday next, December 6, 1929, and exhibits must be delivered at the Association’s office, Abraham and Williams’ Buildings, Alarton, not later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18. In addition to' drawing from natural and fashioned objects, brush design, writing, lettering and woodwork, there arc two classes for essays—Standard V —subject, “N.Z. Birds or Flowers,” and Standards V. and Vl—subject, “With Byrd in the Antarctic.” The prizes arc, first £2

2s, second £1 Is, and third 10s 6d, which have been donated by Air Harold W. Smith, of “Norwood,” Marton.

THE PICTURES One of the most widely read, likewise commented upon stories that has appeared in many years comes to the Alarton Town Hall in picturiscd form this evening. It is “Alother Knows Bet ,” and it has been given a picturisation by Fox Films that is said greatly to enhance its drama, its genuiness and all else. Alother themes have been widely used in screen stories but “Alother Knows Best,’’ tho story of a child of the stage and her mother, treats tho underlying theme from an entirely different angle. It emphasises the longing of a girl for the natural in contrast to the artificiality of a theatrical career, a longing which gradually brings about a transition of character and plants tho seeds of a combat between the artificial and the real. KITCHEN EVENING A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Air and Airs A. K. Drew on Friday evening when a complimentary kitchen evening was tendered to Air and Airs I. T. Edwards. Dancing and community singing passed time speedily away. During the evening Air A. K. Drew, on behalf of the friends present, asked Mr and Airs Edwards to accept the numerous articles sent along and assured the guests that the sincere good wishes of their many friends accompanied the parcels. A special presentation was also made on behalf of the Sanson Fishing Club, in this connection Alessrs L. Donnelly, W. Jenkins and A. Hickey were the speakers. Air Edwards responded on behalf of his wife and himself. Among the number present were Alesdames W. Pearce, F. Grace, J. Alastcrs, Alisses R. Eviriss, AL and P. Penny, A. Smart, Al. Fargic, H. Baigent, J. Masters. G. Ellerm, N. and P. Fagan, A. Cockburn, and B. Harris, Alessrs G. Drew, Coggin, Bailey, Have, AlcLean, Pearce (2), Lumsden, Palmer Grace, Donnelly, Jenkins, Hickey and Alarsh. METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL The anniversary services in connection with tho Alethodist Sunday School were conducted on Sunday last. The preachers for the day were Rev. J. D. McArthur (Palmerston North) in the morning and Rec. C. H. Kendon in the evening. Special hymns sung by the scholars, assisted by the choir, were appreciated at both morning and .evening services. Airs Kendon presided at the organ and Air E. Tunnicliffe had charge of the baton. The annual Sunday School concert is to be given on Friday evening next. PIGEON FLYING During the week-end a race from Hawera for the Harris ChalLMige Cup was held. The weather was stormy but the birds made good time. K. George secured the first four places, his birds being followed by competitors owned by K. Lumsden, C. Wilson, D. Hammond, and J. Davey in that order. K. George was the previous winner of the trophy. The race from Patea the previous week was won by birds owned by K. George first, K. Lumsden second, a 1 C. Wilson third. The race for next week end is from New Plymouth. The position for the points prize up to the present is K George 37, K. Lumsden 20, D. Hammond 15. ,

BULLS CROQUET SUCCESS On Alonday the Bulls Croquet Club were challengers for the Bennett Buttons, held by the Ten-ace End Club, Palmerston North, the match being played on the holders’ green. After a keen contest the Bulls representatives won by 7 points. Details are as follows:—• Bulls (Alesdames H. Stevens (6A) and E. Wilson (8) 26; Terraco End: Alesdames Wood (GA) and Anderson (8) 19. PERSONAL. Airs T. Wilford (Wellington) and Miss AlcLean (Dunedin) have recently been the guests of Airs Horace Wilson, ‘ ‘Rbtowhero, ’ ’ Bulls. Air and Mrs R. McGregor, of Nelson, are staying with Airs AlcGregor’s mother, Airs G. Goebel.

PATKA BOROUGH COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held last Monday night, his Worship the Mayor (Mr F. Ramsbottom) presiding. Councillors A. T. Christensen, F. Naismith, C. R Honeyfield, T. Scott, and C. Carey were also present. In the matter of the screening of pictures on Christmas night, approval was given for “East Lynn’’ to be shown. A letter was’ received from Gibsons Limited, in regard to the wooden building annexing the company’s boundary and store. It was reported that the building inspector had seen the building and had the defect remedied. This was to be conveyed to Gibsons Limited by letter. A letter was received from Mr P. E. Rossiter stating that he was agreeable to the decision of the Council in regard to the building of a verandah to his shop.

Permission was received from the Patea Harbour Board lor the Council to remove metal from Beach Pit. A vote of thanks io the Board was passed. Application was granted to Mr D. Roots to erect an Imperial benzine bowser on the usual conditions. Messrs Aitchison’s application to erect a Union bowser was also granted. The resident librarian wrote notifying the Council that several repairs were needed in the water spouting. It was decided that the request be attended to.

The streets supervisor made the report for the month as follows: — “Forty yards of metal have been carted from the Beach Pit and put in Richmond. Dorset, Egmont Street South and Surrey Streets. Tarring has been commenced on Dorset Street. Shouldering work has been carried out on the Bedford Street hill. , Egmont Street North and Oxford Street have been chipped and cleaned. Two lorries and tar sprayers have been overhauled. One and ahalf days raising memorial. Ow T ing to the continued wet weather this work has not been completed. The crossing at the corner of Egmont and Surrey Streets has been filled in Main Street and sumps have been attended to regularly throughout the month. Work for the coming m/mth: Continuing the street chipping and tarring as weather permits. ’ ’

The report was adopted. In regard to the fire plugs in the borough, it was decided that these be inspected and cleaned and tested at once, and thenceforth every quarter. The Mayor stated the present situation. The fire plcgs had always been a source of trouble—when the Fire Brigade had charge of them, they had been blamed for defective and covered fire-plugs, and the same had happened when the Borough Council had charge of them. He moved that someone with an understanding and knowledge of the plugs be appointed to see that they were kept cleaned and tested..

Councillor Carey asked that the fire plugs be kept clean only by the Council leaving it to the brigade to test them—this would give the brigade members a better working knowledge of the plugs. The resolution was that the Borough engineer test, clean, and mark the fire plugs distinctively at once, and thenceforth have -them cleaned every quarter. Every facility and material and an extra sum to be paid was afforded the engineer. Councillor Carey amended that the fire plugs be tested by the Fire Brigade, and the Borough engineer do the cleaning and marking of the plugs, subject to the brigade’s acceptance. The amendment was carried. The electrical engineer made the report for the month as follows: — “Hydro and Diesel: Both plants have run efficiently and maintained a continuous supply during the month of November; no interruptions of any kind being experienced. I intend during this month, to have the hydro plant overhauled. While this work is being carried out it will be necessary to run the Diesel plant continuously. Closing down during the midnight hours would greatly inconvenience some of the consumers. If no defects are apparent inside the turbine, approximately two days should complete the work. The units generated for the month were 27,909; the rainfall registered being 3.52in5. Lines: Extensions to the low tension lines have been made in Egmont and Warwick Streets, some of the house services have also been renewed. House wiring: 10 lighting points have been rewired, 11 additional lighting and three heating points have been installed. Water depot: A good pressure has been maintained throughout the whole month,, the gallons pumped being approximately 1,416,000. The pipes for the water tower have come to hand and we are now waiting for the new ladder. The erection work will be commenced immediately it arrives. Standard voltage: A,s you are aw T are tho greater part of our supply area is served by a pressure of 100 volts; the standard voltage in the Dominion being 230. At the present time 37 consumers are being supplied at 230 volts and the remaining 293 at 100 volts. In my estimation the time has now arrived when serious consideration should be given to the adoption of the standard voltage throughout the entire system. The outside work necessary* for this changeover would not entail a very heavy expenditure; all of the lines are now in an efficient state; several of the transformers at present supplying 100 volts have 230 volt tappings, and the switchgear would not require replacing. The expenditure on inside work, however, would be more difficult to allocate, and I would ask that, if you decide upon a complete change-over, this matter be fully discussed and a definite indication given.’’

The report wrns adopted, the matter of standard voltage being held over for consideration till next meeting. On the receipt of the sanitary inspector’s report it was decided that the rubbish removal service be started the first week in the new year, those exemptions received being with the inspector’s approval, all others in the area to

be subject to the service. The matter of the rent owing by Mr Partridge was referred back to the solicitor in the matter. The Christmas holidays were fixed at from December 24 1929, until Jancary 6, 1930. The tenders for the building of tho shop verandah to Mr Rossiter’s shop were received and dealt with. Accounts -were read and passed for payment, after which the Council rose. A special meeting was arranged for December 23